Study reveal interesting dog bite stats
April 12010
There are also many other interesting details that emerge from this study. The report states that pit bulls commit the vast majority of off-property attacks that result in death. In Washington State and elsewhere, we have also seen that pit bulls very often tend to attack in packs, which can cause devastating injuries to the victim – even if that is an adult. When pit bulls attack in packs, it is very likely to result in a fatality. The study also states that pit bulls are just as likely to attack an adult as a child. In the three years that this study covers, pit bulls killed more adults (54 percent) than they did children (46 percent). The report shows that of the six victim age groups documented, the 55 and older age group sustained the most fatalities (26 percent) followed by the 2 to 4 age group (22 percent).
This report is a definite eye-opener. The fact that dogs can attack you when you are taking a walk in your own neighborhood or in a park is frightening. A dog attack can be not only physically traumatic, but also emotionally and psychologically devastating. Dog owners who do not act responsibly must be held accountable for their actions. If you have been injured in a dog attack, which was caused by a negligent dog owner, please contact the experienced Los Angeles Accident lawyer